'Steps to be taken up to develop art and music of Manipur
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, May 06 2017:
Art and Culture Minister L
Jayantakumar Singh today
expressed his desire to develop
art and music of the State.
Attending the 55th foundation
day celebration of Shri
Shri Bal Mukunda Dev Music
College (SSDBMC),
Palace Compound, Imphal as
the chief guest, Minister L
Jayantakumar said music
speaks without boundaries
and connects the heart and
mind.
Culture and tradition of
our State are reflected in our
folk and traditional music, he
said while urging the musicians
and musicologists of the
State to go for further research
on indigenous form of
music of the State.
Floral tributes to the
founders of Music College,
lighting of the inaugural lamp,
presentation of music ensemble
by the students of
SSBDMC were the main
events of the day.
Prizes were also distributed
to the winners of
Manipur Folk Music Competition
2016-17.
A souvenir was also released
by Minister
Jayantakumar.
M Lakshmikumar Singh,
Commissioner, Art & Culture,
Manipur and Dr K
Sushila Director, Art & Culture
attended the function as
the president and guest of
honour respectively.